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Walt Disney’s Snow White and Dwarfs Set the Style for Cartoon Characters
Animators of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs talk about the inspiration for the names of the dwarfs in this press release, which was used for the 30th anniversary re-release of the film.
Fantasia—Walt Disney’s Innovative Classic
Disney Legend Dave Smith reveals details about the history and sensation of Fantasia in this essay from 1990.
The Art of Animation
In this letter from Walt Disney, which appeared in a Walt Disney Studios The Art of Animation booklet, Walt talks about his fascination with animation and the ups and downs of his studio’s formative years.
Walt Disney Biography
During his 43-year Hollywood career, which spanned the development of the motion picture medium as a modern American art, Walter Elias Disney, a modern Aesop, established himself and his product as a genuine part of Americana.
Collecting Dreams: 1993
Savvy Disneyana connoisseurs’ wishes came true when Disneyland Resort hosted the second official Disneyana Convention in 1993.
A First for Disneyana Collectors
Walt Disney World hosts its first Disneyana convention, as told by Dave Smith in 1992.
Walt Disney’s Heralded Bear Country
Walt Disney's Academy® Award-winning True-Life Adventure, Bear Country is an exciting portrait of wilderness world.
Do Bears Belong in an Enchanting Magic Kingdom? Any Child Can Tell You They’re a Bear Necessity
The Imagineering geniuses behind Walt Disney World knew perfectly well what they were doing when they included a Country Bear Jamboree among the attractions of the Magic Kingdom—theme park focal point of central Florida's Vacation Kingdom.
Veteran Comic Gives Voice to Disney’s Winnie the Pooh
Sterling Holloway provided the first speaking voice for one of the most famous and beloved characters in children's literature.
Hibler and Reitherman Help Carry on Disney Cartoon Tradition, with New Pooh Film
The last animated cartoon featurette to be approved for production by Walt Disney before his untimely death in December, 1966 was Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day.
Each week, Disney fans and D23 Members send us dozens of questions for Disney Chief Archivist Emeritus Dave Smith. Ask Dave a Question ►
Find out if the prince's name is Snow White is Fernando, as well as answers to many other interesting questions sent to Disney Legend and Chief Archivist Emeritus Dave Smith: Answers to Questions Asked March 12 – April 4, 2013 ►
Check back every couple weeks—we'll be publishing more of our beloved Disney Legend's answers about Disney history!
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